FULL TIMECERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA)

Estimated Average Pay Range: $27 – 38

CommuniCare Rehab , a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies has a FULL TIME position available for a CertifiedOccupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at Cedars Healthcare Center . Our therapists are in-house and members of the CommuniCare family . This is an exciting opportunity making a direct impact through therapy.

As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans . We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical , dental and vision coverage , from quality benefit carriers . We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts .

Qualifications: 

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) education, obtained in an accredited two-year associate degree program

• Agree to abide by the NBCOT Practice Standards/Code of Conduct Attain a passing score on the NBCOT certification exam

• Attain a passing score on the national licensure examination

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Required)

• Competency in therapy treatment principles, techniques, materials and equipment utilization

• Knowledge of state and federal accreditation

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Good organizational skills

• Must be able to travel as necessary

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Verifies client information by interviewing client; reviewing and/or recording medical history; confirming purpose of treatment

• Helps clients improve their quality of life by helping them compensate for limitations, such as, helping injured workers improve their motor skills and re-enter the labor force, and teaching persons with learning disabilities to prepare meals or to use public transportation and increase their independence

• Implements treatment plan through direct treatment and collaboration with Occupational Therapist, education of treatment staff which includes fellow therapists and other members of team involved in the treatment plan.

• Maintains professional growth and development, by participating in continuing education programs, and other approved learning experiences.

• Maintains confidentiality of all medical record, facility and rehab related information.

• Maintains accurate billing information in accordance with facility procedures daily.

• Attends/Leads interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate to relay clinical findings and make recommendations to other members of the rehab team.

• Complies with the documentation requirements of the rehab department and facility under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

• Assists with staff/family training and education when appropriate by formal and informal in-services as well as consultations.

• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.